Departmental Correspondence

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 October 2017

Tuesday, 3 October 2017

Questions (494)

Niamh Smyth

Question:

494. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will review correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41248/17]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment

My Department has received a number of representations from members of the public, including the correspondence referred to by the Deputy, in respect of applications for Prospecting Licences for PL Areas 1698 and 4087 in Belturbet, County Cavan. The issues raised in the correspondence have been considered and a reply was issued on 28 September 2017.  I have asked my Department to provide a copy of the response to the Deputy.